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What Does HODL Mean in Crypto?

By Anders BylundUpdated May 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM

Key Points

  • HODL, originated from a typo, refers to a long-term cryptocurrency holding strategy.
  • This approach emphasizes not selling crypto during market highs or lows to build wealth.
  • While effective for stable cryptos, HODL isn't ideal for fleeting or low-quality digital currencies.

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